Programme Introduction
Tomorrow’s Physician Leaders
In addition to the core MBChB curriculum, students admitted to the Global Physician-Leadership Stream (MBChB-GPS) attend leadership skills training courses to nourish global perspectives and leadership competencies and to prepare them to become future physician leaders in health policy, education, research or other promising fields in medical and health sciences.
GPS training emphasises the following:
- Professional medical training with the MBChB curriculum
- International and inter-professional exposure through overseas exchanges, internships and graduate studies
- Leadership skills in research, humanitarian and social services, and public health administration
- Enhanced Academic Mentorship
Ranking
CU Medicine is the youngest medical school to achieve a Top 25 global ranking across the international rankings of QS, THE, and ShanghaiRanking. In the “Best Global Universities Subject Rankings 2025-26” by U.S. News and World Report, CU Medicine’s Gastroenterology and Hepatology programme ranked 2nd globally, while the “Gastroenterology and Hepatology”, “Endocrinology and Metabolism”, and “Clinical Medicine” programmes each ranked 1st in Asia.
Craft Your Path
CU Medicine welcomes ambitious learners and dreamers from all walks of life. Knowing each student is unique and that their dreams often extend beyond the study of medicine, we offer a “personalised” curriculum designed to empower talented learners to take charge of their own education, develop their abilities and pursue their dreams. From developing students’ skills to helping students gain the confidence to be a leader, our flexible curriculum features personal growth options tailored to each student’s personal vision and interests.
- Interdisciplinary Plan
- Self-initiated Intercalated Years
- International Exchange
- Community Service and Humanitarian Action
- Vibrant Student Life
Career Prospects
After the successful completion of a one-year internship in an approved hospital in Hong Kong, medical graduates become registered medical practitioners, and subsequently specialists after another four to six years of specialty training. Some may opt for an alternative path by joining academia or becoming a clinician-scientist, combining clinical practice with medical education and scientific research to advance medical development and improve patient care.
If you are interested in this programme, please review the application requirements and deadlines specific to the respective admission scheme to increase your chances of getting accepted.
